Do you have a balanced life?
Balancing your desires.
Do you enjoy the experience of “mind wandering”? I hope so. You see, by taking time to let your mind wander, unfettered by the “have-to’s” of the day, you are engaging in a little mental relaxation that should leave you refreshed.
Let’s do a little organisation of our dreams and aspirations. One of the tools I like to use is something called a “balance wheel.” Draw a circle, and then divide the circle into six or eight segments, so that you have what looks like pieces of a pie. Then, label each section with an area of your life that is important to you.
These sections might be labeled Family, Leisure Activities, Spiritual Growth, Finances, Job or Career – anything that is important and relevant to you. Now, each of these sections can have a Balance Wheel of its own, as you delve deeper into the different aspects of what you want in each area.
Another thing you can do with your balance wheel is start from the center, with the number 1, and run a gauge out to 10 at the outer circle. With each section, you decide how satisfied you are with that particular area of your life, on a scale of 1 to 10. This will give you a good idea of what areas of life you might want to work on, in order to have a well balanced life.
As you begin organising your “wants” into these categories or segments, you will probably find that many fit into the same segment. This is where you can use the tool of a secondary, or “mini” balance wheel, for each section. Your “mini” wheels may not have as many sections, or they may have more. There are no rules here, so let your mind get creative!
The balance wheel is a visualisation tool used to help create a balanced outlook in your approach to your goals.
Remember all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.